Lew spent most of his life preparing for the next great thing. He had finally arrived at his dream job in a perfect, sleepy community in Wisconsin. Pastor of an active church, varsity volleyball coach, and burgeoning leader in the community, life seemed to be falling into place. But the next great thing, a terminal diagnosis from pancreatic cancer, intercepted these plans. Follow him as he weaves a story facing unimaginable odds and unmentionable outcomes when his fight against cancer gave birth to an unlikely hope.

“Lew is a gifted and grateful storyteller. A sense of humility, peace, and quiet courage resonates throughout Unlikely Hope. Clearly, an inspiring read for all facing life’s many challenges.” - Todd Martin, Former World #4 tennis player, Olympian, and Sports Executive

“As a woman who’s built an empire by pushing through the impossible, I know resilience when I see it, and Lew’s story is it, page after page.” - Gogo Bethke, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Founder of GoGet’Em Community

"Lew is a mix between Charlton Heston, James Bond, and Martin Short with a touch of theologian. One of a kind. His story is nothing short of awe inspiring.” - Rick Danison, Associate Director of Performance, University of Alabama Football

“Get ready: Unlikely Hope isn't a sentimental pep-talk. It's no triumphant victory lap. Rather, it's an honest, skillfully rendered account from the edge of the abyss. If you or someone you love stands there, too, I can think of no better companion than Lew Worthington.” - Sarah Arthur, cancer survivor and best-selling author of The Carrick Hall Novels